* Be a registered [[adult leader]] at least 21 years old (except [[Assistant Scoutmaster]]s who can be 18 or older)

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{{Adult Leader Qualification}}

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* Subscribe to the precepts of the Declaration of Religious Principle

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* Abide by the Scout Oath or Promise and the Scout Law.

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* Possess the moral, educational, and emotional qualities that the Boy Scouts of America deems necessary to afford positive leadership to youth.

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* All volunteers are expected to complete Youth Protection training. It is available online on the Web site http://olc.scouting.org. As a volunteer, you are expected to complete the training within 90 days of assuming a leadership position.

Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers, regardless of their position. New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before they submit an application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins.